Introduction to the August/September 2026 edition

The tied house system has long been a bone of contention in beer drinking circles.  Should…

CAMRA Design Awards 2026

As many readers will recall, CAMRA has been running the Pub Design Awards in conjunction with…

Tributes – Rob Jones, Humphrey Smith & Normal Balcon

In this edition we remember three people who have each played a part in London’s pub…

Trade news – July 2026

Cask Ale Week This year’s event runs from 17 to 27 September.  Organised by Cask Marque…

Tribute – Chris Cobbold

I am sad to report the passing of Chris Cobbold, on 26 June, after a long…

CAMRA news and events – May 2026

Croydon & Sutton Our Pub of the Year judging has been completed, with the Dark Horse…

Farewell to Helen

Twenty-seven years ago, Helen Wilson and Chris Cochran joined Fullers from Wetherspoons. They became the first…

Trade news – May 2026

Greene King sell off Despite seeing an increase in revenue in the year ending 4 January…

Saving the Trafalgar

At a time when many London pubs are quietly slipping out of use, it is encouraging…

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